Auditor

ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site. If you are a current Merit System employee, please click HERE to log into the internal career site. Grade 21 Click HERE for Salary Ranges CLOSE DATE 02/10/2023 SUMMARY Auditors examine financial records and inventory of businesses to verify the accuracy of records and ensure records and accounting data are maintained according to acceptable accounting standards. Auditors document their findings and assessments in a report after completing appropriate research and investigation. Employees in this job class participate in the appeals process and may be required to testify in legal proceedings regarding audit findings. Work is performed in accordance to federal, state, and local tax laws and accounting and auditing guidelines. Work is performed in an office setting or out in the field at internal or external places of business to review records. Auditors do not have supervisory responsibilities and report to a higher-level auditor for guidance and review of work product. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Researches audit leads and conducts preliminary work to initiate audits. Conducts audits of financial records, personal property, and operations of businesses. Concludes audit process by preparing and reporting audit findings and assessments and participating in the appeals process. Conducts contract and/or grant compliance audits. Coordinates and/or conducts internal department audits of cash drawers. Audits special events to ensure taxes owed are being reported and paid. Researches and processes refunds/credits for taxpayers and/or program recipients. Sets up, communicates, and maintains payment plans for people and/or companies who owe the jurisdiction money. Participates in legal proceedings, lien releases, inventory seizures, and delinquent tax collection when a company owes the jurisdiction money. Stays abreast of tax laws and/or maintains certifications and advises others (e.g., subordinates, management, boards, committees, state and federal entities) about tax laws, contract compliance, grant specifications, and audits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job. Valid Driver's license. 12 hours of accounting or similar coursework (e.g., accounting, finance, economics, business). At least three of these experiences: (1) Experience reviewing/examining contract and/or source documents (e.g., payables, invoices, income tax return) for compliance and accuracy, (2) Experience preparing reports of findings and/or assessments from source documents (e.g., payables, invoices, income tax return), (3) Experience tracking financial information using spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel), auditing software, and/or accounting software, (4) Experience reconciling accounts or with general bookkeeping, (5) Experience in tracking transactions (e.g., ad valorem taxes) to verify they post in appropriate account. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies. Certified as a Certified Revenue Examiner (CRE) through the Alabama Local Tax Institute for Standards and Training (ALTIST) Board. Experience performing audits in a governmental setting using Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines. Experience interpreting and applying Title 40 of the Alabama Code. COMPETENCIES: Adaptability & Flexibility. Computer & Technology Operations. Customer Service. Leadership & Management. Learning & Memory. Mathematical & Statistical Skills. Oral Communication & Comprehension. Planning & Organizing. Problem Solving & Decision Making. Professionalism & Integrity. Researching & Referencing. Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing. Self-Management & Initiative. Sensory Abilities. Teamwork & Interpersonal. Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge. Training & Facilitation. Written Communication & Comprehension. CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES: Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances related to tax assessment. Knowledge of Code of Alabama, Title 40 (Revenue and Taxation). Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and auditor transaction testing techniques. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their application. Knowledge of basic accounting principles and terminology, such as debit, credit, journal entry, general ledger, trial balance, cash flows, income statement, and balance sheet. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting or in the field at internal or external places of business. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website: http://www.pbjcal.org/ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations. Welcome to JobsQuest! JobsQuest is the gateway to civil service employment in the Merit System of Jefferson County, Alabama. The Merit System is comprised of approximately 8,000 employees in over 800 different kinds of jobs throughout 18 cities and five county-wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC). To learn more about the PBJC, visit our website at http://www.pbjcal.org.